Music

Aug

07

2014

On Friday, August 8, 2014, FIGat7th presents the fourth of six free outdoor concerts at the FIGat7th Downtown Festival. There will be performances by indie rock band Gardens & Villa and singer-songwriter White Hinterland, hosted by Kevin Bronson of Buzzbands.la. The music starts at 8:00 p.m. and an after party takes place at City Tavern at 10:00 p.m.

Parking is $5 on Friday nights after 4:00 p.m. with validation from one of the retail or restaurant merchants. The FIGat7th Downtown Festival happens every Friday night from now until August 22, 2014.

Apr

16

2013

All Access Music Group has a report about Merchandise Marketing Alumna Caitlyn Gordon, who is the new Promotions Coordinator at Red Bow Records/Nashville. "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the staff," she says. "I sincerely look forward to learning from the best!"

Apr

15

2013

Weekend one of the 2013 Coachella Music Festival came to an end of Sunday. Day 3 of the desert extravaganza was less flashy than Day 1 and 2. Plaids, vintage concert tees, and plenty of stripes were spotted, but overall, Sunday had a more subdued feel.

Apr

13

2013

Thousands of music lovers have descended upon the desert for the two-weekend music and arts festival, Coachella, in Indio, California. Known for its creative, boho fashion as much as its amazing lineup of bands (Day 1 featured shows from the Stone Roses, Blur, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse, Jurassic 5, Band of Horses, Beach House, and many others), Coachella is a place where trends are born.

From tie dye and short shorts to crop tops and prints, there was no shortage of funky fashion on Day 1. One of the biggest trends to emerge was the floral headpiece. There were fresh flowers bands (wilting in the 90-plus degree weather), DIY faux versions, and intricate woven crowns of flora and fauna.

May

24

2012

On last night's finale of American Idol, past winner Jordin Sparks wore a stunning silver MIA gown by Kevan Hall for her duet with contestant Hollie Cavangh. The exciting evening concluded with Phillip Phillips being announced as the latest Idol winner.

A high point of the finale was when Jennifer Holliday sang her famed "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" with finalist Jessica Sanchez. The original Dreamgirl donned a olive silk chiffon gown with oxidized beading by the L.A.-based designer.

Apr

16

2012

Coachella, the wildly popular music festival in Indio, California, always draws Hollywood's hottest stars thanks to its mix of amazing performances and fashion parties. From cropped tops and shorts to stylish brims and floral prints, Coachella's Weekend 1 (Weekend 2 begins April 20th) featured plenty of spring fashion.

It was all about short shorts in the desert this past weekend. Kate Bosworth chose a black pair for the Mulberry party at the Parker Palm Springs, while Rihanna rocked out in a pair of studded denim shorts.

Apr

09

2012

FIDM Apparel Industry Management Alumna Cheesa Laureta is on NBC's hit show The Voice tonight! The 21-year-old Honolulu native moved to Los Angeles at age 15, and has been passionate about pursuing a singing career.

Cheesa is on Team Cee Lo and has already appeared on the Tonight Show!

Jul

06

2011

Visual Communications Alumna Lynze "Lulu" Radzyminski just landed a position on the wardrobe team for Rihanna's LOUD tour. Her travels begin this week in the South, followed by the East Coast and then Barbados.

"From Barbados we travel all over the world!" Lynze exclaims. "I will be out of the country from August until December. It's been a crazy and wonderful year already, I have been blessed a million times over in my career."

Feb

22

2007

Watch as students in
FIDM's Graphic Design program create custom-designed Fender guitars while students in the Fashion Design program design rock star outfits! In this video, created by a FIDM Digital Media student, you'll meet the Graphic
Design and Fashion Design students, see them in action, and find out
what it takes to make a project this cool a reality! --Kim